Lancashire have moved quickly to bolster their bowling attack for next season by signing Nathan Buck from Leicestershire.

With Kyle Hogg retiring last week due to a severe back injury, and with doubts over the playing future of skipper Glen Chapple, the Red Rose needed to boost their seam bowling options.

Buck, 23, have 150 first-class wickets in 60 games, and this season has taken 42 Championship wickets for Leicestershire in just nine matches – including three five-wicket hauls.

And the Leicester-born right-arm seamer says the move to Emirates Old Trafford is a dream come true after signing a three-year deal.

“I’m very proud and excited to be joining a huge club like Lancashire,” said Buck, who has played for England at Under-15, 17, 19 and Lions level. “I had several options but as soon as I knew of Lancashire’s interest I had an easy decision.

“I met the management and was very impressed by everything they talked about. I want to thank Leicestershire for all they have done for me and the fans there but I feel it’s time to take a step forward in my career.

“I have big ambitions to win competitions and play at a higher level. I know I can achieve these things at Emirates Old Trafford. The staff and facilities are first class, it’s a dream move for me.”

Lancashire's cricket director Mike Watkinson believes Buck will be an important addition to the Red Rose ranks.

“Nathan is performing at a good level now and has the potential to become even better. He’s been involved in the England system and is highly regarded," said Watkinson.

“Given the sad news that we have lost Kyle Hogg, Nathan will bring in some additional quality and depth to our seam bowling unit.”

Chapple's playing future will be decided at the end of the season and will rest on whether he is offered the job as coach on a permanent basis.

Although he hasn't played one-day cricket this season, the 40-year-old is still the leader of Lancashire's attack in the Championship, even more so with Hogg's enforced retirement.

He and the club may decide they need him on the field for another season, even with the addition of Buck and emergence of young seamer Tom Bailey, with Kabir Ali having again struggled with injuries this season and Kyle Jarvis finding it hard to produce consistent form.

However, if Chapple does play on next, it seems unlikely he will be able to take on the role of head coach too.